Landing his first major film role in The Pursuit of Happyness at the age of 8, Will Smith's son Jaden has become a star in his father's shadow.

Now 14-years-old, Jaden just wants a place of his own. Jaden wants to be emancipated, Will Smith revealed according to to The Sun.

Will and wife Jada-Pinkett Smith support the decision and plan to grant Jaden his freedom as a birthday present.

"If kids just want to have command of their lives, I understand," Smith said. Smith comes from a strict military household and decided not to raise his kids with the same rigid discipline he experienced. "We generally don’t believe in punishment.

From the time Jaden was five or six we would sit him down, and all he has to do is be able to explain why what he did was the right thing for his life," Smith explained of his parenting style.

"Nobody wants to be wrong, all parts of yourself fight like crazy to not be wrong. So I’ll say to Jaden, ‘Why was that the right thing to do for your life?’ and if he can explain why kicking his sister in the chest was the right thing to do, we can see to it that he understands that it wasn't so smart," said Smith.

Smith says he identifies closely with his son, citing similarities in their careers. "A big part of my relationship with my father and my relationship with Jaden is similar in that I was raised in the family business...except now the business is entertainment," said Smith.

Jaden's films also include the Karate Kid and upcoming film After Earth which he stars in with his father.

Jaden has also branched out in music, collaborating with pop-star Justin Beiber on the song "Never say Never."

Emancipation is only permissible in the state of California for three reasons, one of which is parental permission, according to California courts. The other two reasons are joining the armed forces and getting married.